Design simulation and fabrication of maglev motor in comsol multiphysics used in artifical heart

The human heart is a pumping organ that is responsible for transporting oxygen-carrying to all the parts of the body. A human heart beats about 112,000 times a day, which adds up to 42 million times a year. According to stats, an estimated 17.9 million people died from CVDs in 2019, representing 32%

Project Title

Design simulation and fabrication of maglev motor in comsol multiphysics used in artifical heart

Project Area of Specialization

Wearables and Implantable

Project Summary

The human heart is a pumping organ that is responsible for transporting oxygen-carrying to all the parts of the body. A human heart beats about 112,000 times a day, which adds up to 42 million times a year. According to stats, an estimated 17.9 million people died from CVDs in 2019, representing 32% of all global deaths [1]. Furthermore, current growth rates predict a 25% increase in the incidence of heart failure by 2030[2]. Heart transplantation remains a niche treatment, with fewer than 6000 procedures performed worldwide each year [3]. That's not even close to the number of heart failures happening these days. Since donors of natural hearts are not available in sufficient numbers, so use of total artificial heart implants is an alternate solution.
Removal of the native ventricles allows the device to completely replace the function of the native heart.
The artificial hearts currently used in humans are not sustainable due to the wearing of the valves of an artificial heart. Currently, the implantation of a TAH is a treatment option for patients with end-stage heart failure who need support while on a heart transplant waiting list or who do not qualify for a transplant. Therefore, improved technology is required which can result in more durable TAHs.
We are going to replace the DC motor used in the heart transplant with the induction AC motor (maglev motor) which will increase the sustainability and reduce wear.
These devices utilize magnetic or hydrodynamic bearings to support the impeller, which eliminates any mechanical contact. This makes the geometric center coincide with the magnetic canter, reducing not only friction but also power consumption. This design can control translational, inclinational, and rotational movement independently.

References
1. https://www.who.int/news-room/fact-sheets/detail/cardiovascular-diseases-(cvds)#:~:text=Key facts,32% of all global deaths.
2. Heidenreich, Paul A., et al. "Forecasting the impact of heart failure in the United States: a policy statement from the American Heart Association." Circulation: Heart Failure 6.3 (2013): 606-619.
3.  Khush, Kiran K., et al. "The International Thoracic Organ Transplant Registry of the International Society for Heart and Lung Transplantation: thirty-fifth adult heart transplantation report—2018; focus theme: multiorgan transplantation." The Journal of Heart and Lung Transplantation 37.10 (2018): 1155-1168
 

Project Objectives

The following are the objectives to be achieved. 
1.    To design a Double-Sided Stator (DSS) Motor using COMSOL Multiphysics 
2.    To simulate the designed motor to evaluate its performance as a total artificial heart on COMSOL Multiphysics Software
3.    To fabricate the designed Double-Sided Stator (DSS) Motor to check its performance in laboratory setup 

Project Implementation Method

The proposed projected will be implemented in following steps: 
1.    Proposed technology will first be designed in the COMSOL Multiphysics software 
2.    All parts of motor will then be assembled
3.    Motor will be simulated, to evaluate the performance and post process report will be generated
4.    finally, the motor will be proceeded for fabrication 
5.    An experimentation setup will be created in laboratory to check the working of motor 

Benefits of the Project

Some of the benefits that can be achieved from the implementation of this project are:

1. Increased strength and durability of biomedical implant
2. Improved quality of life
3. Development of high-tech skills for biomedical implant design

Technical Details of Final Deliverable

At the end of our project, we expect to have:
1)    A 3D model of a maglev motor designed in COMSOL Multiphysics software 
2)    Simulation of the 3D model of motor in software with post process report
3)    Fabricated part of maglev motor tested in laboratory setup 
We expect to deliver a successful design and simulation of a motor able to levitate and rotate in a stable condition in the air. The proposed design will also be able to easily incorporate into an artificial heart. The proposed design will be able to control translational motion, inclinational and rotational movement independently.
 

Final Deliverable of the Project

Hardware System

Core Industry

Medical

Other Industries

Health

Core Technology

Wearables and Implantables

Other Technologies

Others

Sustainable Development Goals

Good Health and Well-Being for People

Required Resources

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